FLORIDA STATE TEST REVIEW FIRE
INSPECTOR QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
CORRECT 100%
What NFPA standard covers fire sprinkler system - ANSWERNFPA 13
What NFPA standard covers fire alarm and signaling code - ANSWERNFPA 72
What NFPA standard covers installation of standpipe and hose system -
ANSWERNFPA 14
What NFPA standard covers testing of water based fire protection system -
ANSWERNFPA 25
What NFPA standard covers standard for safeguarding construction alteration and
demolition operations - ANSWERNFPA 241
What NFPA standard covers standard for identification of the hazards of materials
for emergency response - ANSWERNFPA 704
What NFPA standard covers hazardous materials code - ANSWERNFPA 400
What NFPA standard covers Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives
- ANSWERNFPA 80
A live fire watch is needed if the fire alarm system is out of service for what length of
time - ANSWERFour hours or more
What is a common type of indicating valve - ANSWEROS&Y: outside screw & yoke
What is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a sprinkler protected education
building - ANSWER200 feet
What type of electrical outlet should be installed in bathrooms - ANSWERGFCI:
ground fault circuit interrupted
Also anywhere water is within 6'6" in kitchens
The smallest diameter heavy timber can be is - ANSWER8 inches
Is plate glass considered safety glass - ANSWERNo
What is the common scale used for floor plans - ANSWER1/4 inch equals one foot
Where in a wood working shop is a fire most likely to occur - ANSWERAt the dust
hogger: the machine that's turns wood scrap into chips or splinters
, What is the most critical thing for an inspector to check in a warehouse -
ANSWERThe automatic sprinkler system
According to NFPA 1 what is a highly volatile liquid - ANSWERA liquid with a boiling
point of less than 68 degrees F
What is fire resistance - ANSWERThe ability for a structural assembly to maintain its
load bearing ability under fire conditions
What is a beam - ANSWERA horizontal structure member used between posts,
columns, or walls
What is the activation temperature of an orange head sprinkler - ANSWER500 to
575 degrees F
Classification is ultra high
The thickness of wood used for fire stopping is what - ANSWERNo less than 2
inches
What are two types of automatic roof vent designs - ANSWERFusible link type
should not operate below 300 degrees F
Drop out panel type
What is the maximum travel distance on a landing to reach the stairs - ANSWER4
feet
Who has the ultimate authority to make changes in fire codes - ANSWERThe AHJ
What are the hazards of dip tank operations - ANSWERFire involving the liquids and
explosions involving vapor and air mixtures
What is the hour rating of the roof in a dry cleaning facility - ANSWERNot less than
one hour
What NFPA standard covers national electrical code - ANSWERNFPA 70
What NFPA standard covers standard for portable fire extinguisher maintenance and
installation - ANSWERNFPA 10
What NFPA standard covers standard for wet chemical extinguisher system -
ANSWERNFPA 17A
What NFPA standard covers Recommend practice for fire flow testing and markings
of hydrants - ANSWERNFPA 291
What NFPA standard covers Building construction and safety code - ANSWERNFPA
5000
INSPECTOR QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
CORRECT 100%
What NFPA standard covers fire sprinkler system - ANSWERNFPA 13
What NFPA standard covers fire alarm and signaling code - ANSWERNFPA 72
What NFPA standard covers installation of standpipe and hose system -
ANSWERNFPA 14
What NFPA standard covers testing of water based fire protection system -
ANSWERNFPA 25
What NFPA standard covers standard for safeguarding construction alteration and
demolition operations - ANSWERNFPA 241
What NFPA standard covers standard for identification of the hazards of materials
for emergency response - ANSWERNFPA 704
What NFPA standard covers hazardous materials code - ANSWERNFPA 400
What NFPA standard covers Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives
- ANSWERNFPA 80
A live fire watch is needed if the fire alarm system is out of service for what length of
time - ANSWERFour hours or more
What is a common type of indicating valve - ANSWEROS&Y: outside screw & yoke
What is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a sprinkler protected education
building - ANSWER200 feet
What type of electrical outlet should be installed in bathrooms - ANSWERGFCI:
ground fault circuit interrupted
Also anywhere water is within 6'6" in kitchens
The smallest diameter heavy timber can be is - ANSWER8 inches
Is plate glass considered safety glass - ANSWERNo
What is the common scale used for floor plans - ANSWER1/4 inch equals one foot
Where in a wood working shop is a fire most likely to occur - ANSWERAt the dust
hogger: the machine that's turns wood scrap into chips or splinters
, What is the most critical thing for an inspector to check in a warehouse -
ANSWERThe automatic sprinkler system
According to NFPA 1 what is a highly volatile liquid - ANSWERA liquid with a boiling
point of less than 68 degrees F
What is fire resistance - ANSWERThe ability for a structural assembly to maintain its
load bearing ability under fire conditions
What is a beam - ANSWERA horizontal structure member used between posts,
columns, or walls
What is the activation temperature of an orange head sprinkler - ANSWER500 to
575 degrees F
Classification is ultra high
The thickness of wood used for fire stopping is what - ANSWERNo less than 2
inches
What are two types of automatic roof vent designs - ANSWERFusible link type
should not operate below 300 degrees F
Drop out panel type
What is the maximum travel distance on a landing to reach the stairs - ANSWER4
feet
Who has the ultimate authority to make changes in fire codes - ANSWERThe AHJ
What are the hazards of dip tank operations - ANSWERFire involving the liquids and
explosions involving vapor and air mixtures
What is the hour rating of the roof in a dry cleaning facility - ANSWERNot less than
one hour
What NFPA standard covers national electrical code - ANSWERNFPA 70
What NFPA standard covers standard for portable fire extinguisher maintenance and
installation - ANSWERNFPA 10
What NFPA standard covers standard for wet chemical extinguisher system -
ANSWERNFPA 17A
What NFPA standard covers Recommend practice for fire flow testing and markings
of hydrants - ANSWERNFPA 291
What NFPA standard covers Building construction and safety code - ANSWERNFPA
5000
